2006 Ford F-250 Steering Problems
- 66
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 66 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering wheel · 22 records
- death wobble · 12 records
- tire pressure · 9 records
- failure mileage · 8 records
- slow down · 8 records
- super duty · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 18 |
| 60–100k mi | 16 |
| 30–60k mi | 12 |
| 100–150k mi | 11 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering · Suspension
I am having severe vibration and steering issues the this model. I can not drive it without hurting my back. The truck needs a complete suspension overhaul. Should be taking off the road. Very dangerous! *tr
ODI 10439666
Steering · Suspension
This complaint is for steering oscillation, or "death wobble". The vehicle in question is completely stock, with no lift. This event has occurred numerous times under a variety of driving conditions and speeds. The violence of this happening while driving at any speed is frightening and dangerous, particularly at 70 mph on the interstate. Ford has issued several technical bulletins relating to this problem, but no…
ODI 10542833
Steering
While traveling thru atlanta traffic the f 250 had a violent shaking of the front tires. It required braking out of traffic to control the steering. Two prior incidents had occurred but with less intensity in the prior months. *tr
ODI 10560777
Steering
I was driving on a city street and made a left turn. Half way through the turn the truck started shaking(shimming) to the point where it was basically not drive able. Fortunately i was not going fast at the time so i could slow down quickly and pull off to the side of the road. When the event happened it was quick, from nothing to the truck shaking violent. I ended up having the steering gear and u joints replaced.
ODI 10820526
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f250. The contact stated that there was an extreme vibration in the steering wheel. The contact drove over a bump or uneven pavement while driving the vehicle at any speed and had to use force in order to gain control of the steering wheel on multiple occasions. The vehicle shook violently and the steering continued to be unstable. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who…
ODI 10577858
Steering · Suspension
The death wobbles or shimmy been.going on since 2010. The whole truck would shake and shake hard. Until i slow down to 30mph. Then ford sent me a litter (09l02) saying it's called the shimmy and its my tire pressure. I checked tire still kept happening. Yesterday 6/23/2014 my wife an two sons where on the freeway when it happen and the steering damper broke off. *tr
ODI 10605754
Steering · Suspension
My f250 p/u has a death wobble above 50 mph. That has almost made me crash on several occasions. *tr
ODI 10483320
Front · Steering
I have a 2006 ford f-250 super duty truck. When i hit a rough spot in the road the front end shakes so bad you have no control of the steering. The only way to get it to stop shaking is to get on the brakes and stop. I have been back to the dealer and they tell me there is nothing wrong. Someone is going to get killed if this is not corrected. *tr
ODI 10360390
Steering · Suspension
Ford 2006 f250 death wobble. I was driving my truck today and i hit a little pot hole in the road and nearly lost control of my truck. The truck was shaking so bad i thought for sure the front wheels were off and we were dead. Scariest thing ever. Ford needs to recall this issue before it kills someone if it hasn't already. This is very serious we pay good money for these vehicles and should not have to pay out of…
ODI 10353642
Steering
The vehicle shimmies when i hit any size bump on the road. It is very violent and has caused me to move across lines in the road. *tr
ODI 10332063
Steering
My son was driving his 2006 ford f 250 truck when the steering linkage broke and he lost all ability to steer his truck. He crashed into a piece of equipment. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10324810
Steering
The tie rod broke and i lost all steering. I arrived at an intersection where the street i was on is required to stop. I was turning to the left so as i was accelerating through the turn and the intersection all steering disappeared and i found myself in the ditch and front yard of a neighbor's house rolling over his gas main. This of course created adverse secondary effects, but what if the tie rod had broken while…
Crash reported
ODI 10303287
Front · Steering · Suspension
See attached description with this report using tcn: ccn26-19640 description write-up... ..updated 04/19/12 *bf the consumer stated the defect involved severe front suspension and steering wheel oscillation that can result in loss of control and lane change at highway speeds. The consumer stated the vehicle performs perfect when not transportation a load at any speed on any road condition. However, when traveling…
ODI 10454088
Steering
Was driving north on i-95 on 31 oct 2009 with a 12' trailer full of pottery in tow speed between 75 and 80. Just completed transition from bridge back to highway when truck began to shake violently. Initial reaction was a blowout but quickly realized that this was the same problem my daughter incurred a week earlier. Slowed truck down and worked way across highway to shoulder of road to check out the situation.…
ODI 10290898
Front · Steering
The failure occurs when your 2006 ford f250 super duty is moving 45-65 mph and you hit a bump, the truck steering becomes oscillating and you can easily loose control if you don't slow down immediately. It feels like the tire is coming loose. We have talked to our local mechanic and he currently has two other trucks with the same problems and is not sure how to fix it. *tr
ODI 10290181
Front · Steering
I own a 2006 ford f250 super duty. It has just passed 16,000 miles on it. When i drive on a highway and hit a bump or pothole the front end of the vehicle begins to shake violently. It radiates through the whole vehicle and it becomes very hard to control and your only option is to slow down and wait for it to pass. I will no longer allow my children to ride in my truck as i feel it is very unsafe. This has happened…
ODI 10283392
Front · Steering
Over the past 9 months i have noticed a front end/steering wheel vibration at highway speeds in my 2006 ford f250. At first, the vibration would go away if i accelerated through it or slowed down. It has worsened to the point where it has caused me to partially lose control of the truck. I first bought four new tires. I then had the large retail chain where i purchased the new tires rotate and balance the them…
ODI 10328683
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-250. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the vehicle began shaking violently after driving over a bump in the road. The contact mentioned the vehicle veered into another lane. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic, and there was no diagnosis. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000, and the current mileage was 120,000.
ODI 10596089
Steering
2006 ford f250 has a steering problem. *nj the consumer was towing a camper. The consumer stated while driving, they hit a rough spot in the road and the vehicle began to shake violently. The consumers husband immediately let off the gas and merged into the slow lane. A bolt, bracket and e-damper assembly were replaced. The consumer received a letter from ford stating that some f-250 trucks did have a…
ODI 10274491
Front · Steering · Suspension
2006 f250 crew 4x4 xl - around 50 mph the front end shakes me off of the road - either have to accelerate through 50 or hit the brakes - front end is tight and rims and tires good. *tr
ODI 10267104
Front · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Ford 250 swb 4x4 2006, when crossing bridges, hitting bumps in the road or hitting pot holes, the trucks front end will go into a violent shimmy and shake episode, the only way to correct it is to slow down - this can be very dangerous on interstate or high speed roadways. Front end alignments, tire balancing, new tires and steering stabilizers have been installed.nothing stops this front of from violently shaking.…
ODI 10263064
Steering
Tl * the contact owns a 2006 ford f250. The contact stated that while traveling at speeds of 40 mph in clear weather conditions, the entire front end of the vehicle would shake excessively. He attempted to shut off and restart the engine to correct the failure to no avail. The failure would occur several times while operating the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted and advised taking the vehicle to the dealer…
ODI 10320462
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
While driving down the highway, if you hit a pot hole or rough area on the pavement the 2006 f250 will shake very bad and you must slam on the brakes and come to a full stop to get control of the truck. It is even worse when towing a trailer in corner. *tr
ODI 10264320
Steering
Truck began to have a steering wobble. Steering wheel would vibrate because wheels were jumping on the pavement. Progressively got worse. Currently at 70k miles driving speed anywhere between 30 and 70 mph, when i drive over a bump, hit a small pot hole or even the smallest dip on the road surface the truck begins to shake violently, best way to stop it is to apply brakes hard until truck reaches a much lower speed.…
ODI 10440021
Steering
Temporary loss of power steering at low speeds and tight turns. Problem is intermittent and has caused me to almost run off the road while pulling my boat or motorcycle trailer. Ford dealer checked power steering pump and found it was pumping less fluid than required. Replaced pump. Problem still exists. *tr
ODI 10249791